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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,305.58 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,305.58 and 504.76 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,305.58 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,305.58 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,305.58 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 659,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,004.56/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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